Ps3 Disk Drive Dead

dkwookie · #1 02-13-2010, 12:04 PM

Turned my ps3 on this morning and put a game in but my ps didn't recognise it. Tried couple disks n nothing, just a slow read noise from ps. This is a 60gig launch machine that's been replaced by sony about 18 months ago. Ironically the reason I got it replaced last time was same problem.
I guess I should feel lucky as I have copied my saves.
I also have a slim ps3 120 gig in box I got 3 months ago cos I knew it was going to die. It's pretty sad you need a backup for your console these days. I have a launch Japanese dreamcast that still works fine!
Funny thing is I bought a 360 arcade from amazon yesterday as a spare for when my current 360 dies

InfiniteStates · #2 02-13-2010, 12:27 PM

That sucks man, but kudos for being prepared

I think the last firmware update (which may not have been mandatory, so check for online updates) allows you to connect 2 PS3s and copy all your crap over (including account information and protected saves). That should save you a lot of aggro, but you might need to google it...

Hope it goes well!

dkwookie · #3 02-13-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by InfiniteStates

That sucks man, but kudos for being prepared

I think the last firmware update (which may not have been mandatory, so check for online updates) allows you to connect 2 PS3s and copy all your crap over (including account information and protected saves). That should save you a lot of aggro, but you might need to google it...

Hope it goes well!

Cheers for the heads up on that Infinite. I noticed some protected saves this morning. Assasins creed 2 was one that concerned me most. I have about 25 hours invested in that one and really don't fancy collecting those feathers again!
I will google the hook up option

InfiniteStates · #4 02-13-2010, 12:37 PM

It's on the PS3 blog here. I looked because I've got a feeling I'll need it soon...

f1rebrand · #5 02-13-2010, 01:42 PM

Sorry to hear that dk, at least you backed up. Catemes lost all IL-2 save data recently after his PS3 went down - which is why he hasn't been around lately. Shame.

dkwookie · #6 02-13-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by f1rebrand

Sorry to hear that dk, at least you backed up. Catemes lost all IL-2 save data recently after his PS3 went down - which is why he hasn't been around lately. Shame.

That's grim. I wondered why I hadn't seen him about. It's an expensive replacement when ps dies. I was lucky because I traded my wii couple months back for slim when gamestation had a £120 trade in deal. Not sure where would find £250 today if I hadn't done that